Thursday, 13 December 2012

Tis The Season...

........to be crafting :)........and one of the crafty things i have loved making recently is a new bunny........

.............meet little nell............

.............here she is with the most adorable package of christmas blocks ...............

..............and here she is amongst the christmassy things on the dresser, looking very cheery in her red gingham skirt (with matching ear linings), lots of buttons, a small applique crown patch on her red felt coat to celebrate the rather regal year we've had here in old blighty, and a sweet bow at her waist................

..........as well as crafting little nell, i have been decking the halls with all sorts of greenery from our garden..... we have some sweet little rosehips, still loads of red berries, and so much ivy to pick from......

..................i love using the greengate jugs for flowers and foliage, they look so pretty to me.............

...........and the crafty decorations are all in place now........not too many of them this year, i'm finding a more simple and pared down look is creating a peaceful feel.........still loving the red and white though :).....

........little nell has now climbed into a brown cardboard box and nestled down in layers of soft tissue paper......because she had a journey to make............

...........she has gone off to a new loving home, taking merry wishes with her..................

.......i am sending you all lots of merry wishes too as we get closer and closer to christmas....i hope you are enjoying the countdown of the days, feeling merry and bright and jolly too............thank you so much for visiting me here in my little space............it's wonderful to see you..........back soon xxxxoooxxxoooxxx

beautiful...so love red and white with garden winter greenery and berries you match all those up so perfectly...ive been re-arranging my dresser this afternoon and having a december dusting...feel more organised for the festive period ;0)love that bunny!!!!! x

Oh Helen I love little Nell (of course), she's a little beauty. I wish her a safe journey, it's always a worry when they set off on their own isn't it! :)Love all the greenery and your pretty decorations too!!Wishing you happy festive days,Vivienne x

Little Nell is so adorable and sweet Helen!! Love her, and I am sure she will be treasured and loved in her new home!! Your home is so beautiful and I love all your pretty greenery and decorations!! Have a most lovely day! xo Heather

Hello sweet Helen! Thank you for visiting me and for your kind and loving words! That meant so much to me sweetie! Your photos are always so gorgeous and happy! I always look forward to visiting you! I am delighted to meet little nell. She is the sweetest bunny and very cheerful in her red and white Christmas attire. The recipient will be so thrilled with her and the Christmas wishes! The greenery is lovely and your decorations are so beautiful! I love red and white too... and pink of course! :D Your dresser looks beautiful and full of Christmas cheer! I am sending you lost of merry wishes and hope you are feeling bright and jolly as well! It was wonderful to visit with you my friend! Much love and happy Christmas hugs too! xo~Paula

Hi Helen, Nell is so sweet, I just love her. I hope she has a safe travel, I know she will be loved! Red and White, oh, how lovely it is!! Your home looks fabulous, and your right, sometimes less is more enjoyable and relaxing. Greenery everywhere is so nature and festive. Merry wishes to you, xoRobin❤

Little Nell is just gorgeous Helen, I love those gingham ears. She will be very treasured, what a lucky recipient. Your house is looking so festive, enjoy the last few days of this magic count down,Jane x

I just came in from gathering some greens and poking sprigs in a grapevine wreath. I attached a red and green plaid bow but am hoping to commission one of my children to cut some holly from the tree down between the ponds. Your red berries are lovely and little Nell a treasure to delight :) Joy to you and yours, Helen! xx from Gracie

Nell is very festive and pretty in her new red and white outfit. Red and white..and a hint of green are my favourites this Christmas season too. I have also pared down my decorations and like the less overtly decorated spaces this year..more restful I think. You have decorated your home very tastefully this year.

Yeah, tis the season to be crafty. A pity I'm only working, each day,about 12 hours a day. But never mind, the 20th I will have my first day off, since the 2th of december. Love your rabit! groetjes, Gerda

I can't believe she's mine!!! I love her so much and can assure you (and all your lovely followers) that she will indeed be treasured forever. Small people will be allowed to look with their eyes only! (Mabel may be allowed a small hold if she has clean hands!!)Sending more Christmas love to you and yours lovely friend...fee x

I love your blog and gorgeous pics. It always lifts my heart and makes me smile.Thank you. I am fairly new to blogging and would like to invite you to visit me, if you have time. I am at http://windyislandhandmade.blogspot.co.uk/ Would you mind if I added you to my bloglist? Thank you, Karla xxx

She is SO sweet! I love the name, Nell too. Everything you do is just precious down tot he littlest of details. Do you sell a pattern for those? I think I could sew those forever and be perfectly content! I love bunnies!

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I am a designer, author, illustrator, stitcher and I just love crafting and making things. I live on the North West coast of England with my lovely husband. My family mean the world to me - I have two amazing grown up daughters and three sweet grandchildren - two boys and a girl.